No. 1,226 in Russian
мера
"Мера" in English means "measure" (extent, degree, action, or means).
In a sentence
Каждое дело требует своей меры.
Each task requires its own measure.
Here, 'мера' refers to the appropriate extent or proportion for something.
В качестве меры предосторожности, закройте окно.
As a precautionary measure, close the window.
In this instance, 'мера' denotes an action taken to achieve a certain goal, such as safety.
Мера терпения у каждого своя.
The measure of patience is different for everyone.
Here, 'мера' is used to describe an amount or degree, specifically the extent of patience.
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